As I am sure you have noticed, Spring has arrived, the weather is rapidly improving, and deer hunting is probably the last thing on your mind. However, it shouldn't be because, if you are an avid deer hunter, now is the perfect time to get out and scout your favorite deer habitat since last year's rubs and scrapes can still be seen and, you won't have to worry about spooking the deer in the area right before your big hunt since you won't be hunting that area for several months yet. Consequently, Spring is the perfect time to scout your favorite deer territory since the foliage is not yet dense enough to significantly impair your view and thus, locating likely bedding areas is much easier this time of year because all you have to do is locate the patches of densest vegetation in any given location....

If you are one of those lucky archers who just happen to live near a local 3D archery range and who get to shoot often, then you may be one of those rare hunters with superior range estimation skills. However, for the average archer who does not get to shoot nearly as often as he would like, range estimation skills vary widely from person to person. In fact, I urge you to challenge your own range estimation skills by noting and observing a stationary object in your yard from a given vantage point and then, estimate its distance until you are certain that you have ranged it correctly. Then, when you are absolutely certain that you know how exactly far away it is, then actually measure the distance and I will be willing to bet that you will find that your estimate was incorrect! Therefore, the large majority of bow hunters could definitely benefit from employing a laser rangefinder when hunting!...

There are two categories to handicapping: common and statistical. Common is made of two sub-levels: base common and advanced common. Statistical is made of two sub-levels also: base statistical and advanced statistical. Racing's a statistical game because racing's been going on for more than 100 years everyday of each one of those years. Which means 100's of 1,000's of races have taken place in that time in the United States and to understand the many patterns in the game you have to take a statistical sampling of 1,000's of races. This makes racing statistical. The contents of advanced statistical handicapping takes up a few very important things which must be grasped and practiced fully....

A caller to a sports talk show in Cincinnati had a few suggestions to improve the Reds, who have had trouble getting over.500 so far this season. Many of his ideas, as typical of most callers to that format, were far-fetched and highly unlikely to happen....

A caller to a sports talk show in Cincinnati had a few suggestions to improve the Reds, who have had trouble getting over.500 so far this season. Many of his ideas, as typical of most callers to that format, were far-fetched and highly unlikely to happen....

Your preference and style are important factors when it comes to buying your first snorkel mask... but not as important as the fit of the mask. Don't allow anything else to be more important than how your snorkel mask fits on your face. Not even money....

Did you ever wonder where the sport longboarding came from? The history of longboarding started a while back in Hawaii. The year was around 1959. It was called sidewalk surfing first. Now you might think: why sidewalk surfing?...

Archery has been growing in prominence both as a hobby and as a sport. This can be credited to the increase of exposure of archery as a hobby in various media platforms. Television programs such as Arrow and movie blockbusters such as the Hunger Games trilogy all helped contribute to the recent popularity of archery among the youth and even among adults....

Fertilizing your pond is a great way to grow bigger bass without breaking the bank. Fertilizing a pond allows pond owners to give their food chain a boost by increasing the amount of plankton in the water. Like any aquatic ecosystem, the base of your lake or pond's food chain is plankton. A fertile pond will produce not just more fish, but larger fish because even with a higher fish population their will also been an increased supply of food. Sounds like a no brainer, and it is, but there are 3 primary conditions necessary to achieve in order to effectively fertilize your pond....

Have you thought about maintaining your taxidermy trophies? Most people don't think about this, mainly because they were never taught the requirements. Taxidermy mounts need proper care to last as long as possible. There are a number of things that would like to harm your mounts;...

Considering stocking, or restocking your pond? Think about throwing in some hybrid stripers. You will not have to worry about overpopulation, and you will have a fish that will quickly grow to a catchable size....

Racing down the hill has been fundamental for the longboard industry from the start. It all comes down to adrenaline and see how can race the fastest down the hill and of course enjoying the rush as well. Over the years, many new companies popped up and made downhill racing and downhill longboards better....

Perfect for today's active families, Orange County Parks offer seemingly endless possibilities for fun, adventure and relaxation. These fully equipped, beautifully maintained parks let you and your family enjoy swimming, fishing, surfing, ball play, a BBQ and many other fun activities. There's no better way to enjoy the OC in a structured setting....

Nestled in the heart of Irvine, Orange County's Great Park may not be entirely completed but it has a lot to offer visitors, young and old. This master-planned park hosts art exhibits, a variety of youth and adult sports activities, exciting rides and featured events. Many simply come for the Reflecting Ponds and Viewing Pier, or the expansive lawns where kids can run and play. But there's so much more to this ever-growing attraction....